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Upcoming Feasts & Events
Mary Magdalen
Mary Magdalen. The great sinner turned saint. One of Christ’s disciples she washed His feet with her tears, and anointed his head with precious ointment, to which Judas Iscariot took exception at such a waste. She was the first to whom the risen Christ appeared (Mark, 16, 9). Picture: Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene after his […]
Bridget of Sweden
Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373). Born in Sweden, she gave birth to 8 children. Also a member of the (lay) Third Order of St. Francis, after her husband’s death, she decided to live a more ascetical life. She later founder the Bridgettine Order and went to Rome where she became outstanding in her practice of virtue. […]
St James
James. Known as James the Greater, he was born at Bethsaida, the son of Zebedee and the brother of the apostle, John. He left his fisherman’s trade to follow the Master, and was killed by King Herod about 42 A.D. He is especially venerated in Compostella, where there is a basilica dedicated in his honour, […]